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Anchorage's Snowiest Year Ever

A fresh foot of snow walloped Anchorage on Tuesday, leading to roads closures and the city's schools shifting to 'remote learning'.

According to National Weather Service data, Tuesday's accumulations took the city to a new record for snowiest year to date since at least 1953 when records began.

With 58.7 inches to Dec 12, this year has surpassed the previous record holder, 1996 (solar minimum of cycle 22).

Blowing snow continued into Wednesday, extending the record by at least another few inches (to be updated).